Northern Vietnam is set to welcome tens of thousands of new homes each year, but rising costs and strong demand may keep apartment prices elevated.

A food safety scandal involving Ha Long Canfoco has been identified as the most impactful incident affecting Vietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) sector in 2025, shaking consumer confidence across the industry.

A global shipping leader has joined a consortium bidding to develop the Can Gio mega port, a nearly US$5 billion project in Ho Chi Minh City.

A spike in electricity demand amid extreme heat has pushed rooftop solar ahead of wind and biomass, reshaping Vietnam’s power mix in a single day.

The next generation of Vietnam’s richest families is emerging with vast assets, raising questions about how much real power has truly been handed over.

Vietnam’s furniture and fashion industries are set for a major leap, with total export value projected to reach US$110 billion by 2029, driven largely by the rapid expansion of e-commerce.

Vietnam’s stock market has received a major boost as FTSE Russell reaffirmed its roadmap to upgrade the country from a Frontier Market to a Secondary Emerging Market on September 21.

Researchers from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City have proposed a sandbox model targeting high value-added sectors while maintaining strict risk controls.

Amid global uncertainty, Vietnam is increasingly seen as a secure destination for international capital, with its real estate market attracting growing interest.

Hanoi police have prosecuted the founder of Bao Tin Minh Chau over alleged accounting violations, uncovering large discrepancies in reported revenue and tax obligations.

The Ministry of Finance has announced the waiver of several fees and charges to support production and business activities in the transport sector. The policy takes effect from April 7, 2026 to June 30, 2026.

The report highlights that Vietnam continues to benefit from strong domestic demand, robust export performance and sustained foreign investment inflows, particularly in high-tech manufacturing and electronics.

In the first three months of 2026, Vietnam imported a total of 6.49 million tonnes of crude oil and petroleum products. Notably, imports of refined fuel in March surged sharply, reaching 1.19 million tonnes with a value of US$1.42 billion.

The Vietnamese Businesswomen Association in Europe made its debut at a ceremony in Berlin on April 5, marking a new step in connecting Vietnamese female entrepreneurs across the continent.

Vietnam’s automobile market recorded its strongest supply growth since the beginning of the year in March, with locally produced vehicles continuing to outnumber imports.

Experts propose mobilizing private sector resources to help Vietnam achieve a strategic 90-day fuel reserve target.

An inspection by the State Bank of Vietnam has uncovered a series of violations and shortcomings at Public Bank Vietnam, a wholly foreign-owned lender.

The capital continues to top the cost-of-living index, while southern provinces offer the most affordable lifestyles.

Despite geopolitical uncertainties, Vietnam posts strong first-quarter growth, signaling continued economic resilience.

Vietnam’s pepper industry posts robust growth in the first quarter, with rising output and export revenue reinforcing its global position.